What is a Breast Ultrasound?
A Breast ultrasound is performed to either evaluate a lump or an abnormality seen on a mammogram. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves with no x-rays or radiation to the breast. Breast ultrasound may be the first and only test performed to evaluate a palpable lump in a young patient 30 years old or less.

The exam is performed by a radiologist or certified technologist. No preparation is required for a breast ultrasound. A small amount of gel is placed on the breast and the area in question is scanned with an ultrasound transducer (fancy microphone). A certified radiologist interprets the ultrasound.

All Vista ultrasound facilities are certified by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Thompson Cancer Survival Center
1915 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 541-1678

Vista Radiology
2001 Laurel Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 595-4100

Ft. Sanders Parkwest Medical Center
9352 Parkwest Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 694-5738

Ft. Sanders West Diagnostic Center
210 Ft. Sanders West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 531-5400

Blount Memorial Hospital
907 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 977-5566

Roane Medical Center
412 Devonia Street
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-4389

HealthSouth Outpatient Diagnostic Center
601 Mulvaney Street
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 525-7000